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palaver

noun
/pəˈlæv.ər/

Meaning

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

Example Sentences

After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.

Example Expressions

make a palaver

Synonyms

fuss, ado, chatter, discussion, commotion

Antonyms

silence, quiet, calm

Collocations

endless palaver, unnecessary palaver, political palaver

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